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Relion® 615 series
Feeder Protection and Control

REF615
Application Manual
Document ID: 1MRS756378
Issued: 03.07.2009
Revision: E
Product version: 2.0
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Disclaimer
The data, examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for the concept
or product description and are not to be deemed as a statement of guaranteed
properties. All persons responsible for applying the equipment addressed in this
manual must satisfy themselves that each intended application is suitable and
acceptable, including that any applicable safety or other operational requirements
are complied with. In particular, any risks in applications where a system failure and/
or product failure would create a risk for harm to property or persons (including but
not limited to personal injuries or death) shall be the sole responsibility of the
person or entity applying the equipment, and those so responsible are hereby
requested to ensure that all measures are taken to exclude or mitigate such risks.
This document has been carefully checked by ABB but deviations cannot be
completely ruled out. In case any errors are detected, the reader is kindly requested
to notify the manufacturer. Other than under explicit contractual commitments, in
no event shall ABB be responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from
the use of this manual or the application of the equipment.
Conformity
This product complies with the directive of the Council of the European
Communities on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC) and concerning
electrical equipment for use within specified voltage limits (Low-voltage directive
2006/95/EC). This conformity is the result of tests conducted by ABB in
accordance with the product standards EN 50263 and EN 60255-26 for the EMC
directive, and with the product standards EN 60255-6 and EN 60255-27 for the low
voltage directive. The IED is designed in accordance with the international
standards of the IEC 60255 series.
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section 1 Introduction.......................................................................5
This manual........................................................................................5
Intended audience..............................................................................5
Product documentation.......................................................................6
Product documentation set............................................................6
Document revision history.............................................................7
Related documentation..................................................................8
Document symbols and conventions..................................................8
Safety indication symbols..............................................................8
Document conventions..................................................................9
Functions, codes and symbols......................................................9
Section 2 REF615 overview...........................................................13

Overview...........................................................................................13
Product version history................................................................13
PCM600 and IED connectivity package version..........................14
Operation functionality......................................................................14
Optional functions........................................................................14
Physical hardware............................................................................14
Local HMI.........................................................................................16
LCD.............................................................................................17
LEDs............................................................................................18
Keypad........................................................................................18
Web HMI...........................................................................................18
Authorization.....................................................................................19
Communication.................................................................................20
Section 3 REF615 variants.............................................................23

REF615 variant list...........................................................................23
Presentation of standard configurations...........................................23
Standard configurations...............................................................24
Terminal diagrams.......................................................................27
Connection diagrams...................................................................30
Standard configuration A including directional earth-fault
protection..........................................................................................33
Applications.................................................................................33
Functions.....................................................................................34
Default I/O connections..........................................................35
Functional diagrams....................................................................35
Functional diagrams for protection.........................................36
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Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and trip

circuit supervision...................................................................41
Functional diagrams for control and interlocking....................42
Standard configuration B including directional earth-fault
protection and CB condition monitoring............................................44
Applications.................................................................................44
Functions.....................................................................................44
Functional diagram for disturbance recorder and trip
Standard configuration C including non-directional earth-fault
protection..........................................................................................57
Applications.................................................................................57
Functions.....................................................................................57
Standard configuration D including non-directional earth-fault
protection and CB condition monitoring............................................67
Applications.................................................................................67
Functions.....................................................................................67
Standard configuration E including directional earth-fault
protection with phase-voltage measurement....................................79
Applications.................................................................................79
Functions.....................................................................................79
Standard configuration F including directional overcurrent
protection with voltage protection.....................................................93
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Applications.................................................................................93
Functions.....................................................................................93
circuit supervision.................................................................102
Functional diagrams for control and interlocking..................104
Section 4 Requirements for measurement transformers..............111

Current transformers......................................................................111
Current transformer requirements for non-directional
overcurrent protection................................................................111
Current transformer accuracy class and accuracy limit
factor....................................................................................111
Non-directional overcurrent protection.................................112
Example for non-directional overcurrent protection..............113
Section 5 IED physical connections.............................................115

Inputs..............................................................................................115
Energizing inputs.......................................................................115
Phase currents.....................................................................115
Residual current...................................................................115
Phase voltages.....................................................................115
Residual voltage...................................................................116
Auxiliary supply voltage input....................................................116
Binary inputs..............................................................................116
Optional light sensor inputs.......................................................118
Outputs...........................................................................................118
Outputs for tripping and controlling............................................118
Outputs for signalling.................................................................119
IRF.............................................................................................120
Section 6 Glossary.......................................................................121
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1MRS756378 E Section 1
Introduction
Section 1 Introduction
1.1 This manual
Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

per function. The manual can be used to find out when and for what purpose a
typical protection function can be used. The manual can also be used when
calculating settings.
1.2 Intended audience
This manual addresses the protection and control engineer responsible for
planning, pre-engineering and engineering.
The protection and control engineer must be experienced in electrical power

engineering and have knowledge of related technology, such as communication
and protocols.
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1.3 Product documentation
1.3.1 Product documentation set
deinstalling & disposal

Planning & purchase
Decommissioning
Commissioning
Maintenance
Engineering
Operation
Installing
Engineering manual
Installation manual
Commissioning manual
Operation manual
Service manual
Application manual
Technical manual
Communication protocol
manual
en07000220.vsd
IEC07000220 V1 EN
Figure 1: The intended use of manuals in different lifecycles
Engineering Manual contains instructions on how to engineer the IEDs. The

manual provides instructions on how to use the different tools for IED engineering.
It also includes instructions on how to handle the tool component available to read
disturbance files from the IEDs on the basis of the IEC 61850 definitions. It further
introduces the diagnostic tool components available for IEDs and the PCM600 tool.
Installation Manual contains instructions on how to install the IED. The manual
provides procedures for mechanical and electrical installation. The chapters are
organized in chronological order in which the IED should be installed.
Commissioning Manual contains instructions on how to commission the IED. The

manual can also be used as a reference during periodic testing. The manual
provides procedures for energizing and checking of external circuitry, setting and
configuration as well as verifying settings and performing directional tests. The
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chapters are organized in chronological order in which the IED should be

commissioned.
Operation Manual contains instructions on how to operate the IED once it has been
commissioned. The manual provides instructions for monitoring, controlling and
setting the IED. The manual also describes how to identify disturbances and how to
view calculated and measured network data to determine the cause of a fault.
Service Manual contains instructions on how to service and maintain the IED. The
manual also provides procedures for de-energizing, de-commissioning and disposal
of the IED.
Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

per function. The manual can be used to find out when and for what purpose a
typical protection function can be used. The manual can also be used when
calculating settings.
Technical Manual contains application and functionality descriptions and lists

function blocks, logic diagrams, input and output signals, setting parameters and
technical data sorted per function. The manual can be used as a technical reference
during the engineering phase, installation and commissioning phase, and during
normal service.
Communication Protocol Manual describes a communication protocol supported

by the IED. The manual concentrates on vendor-specific implementations.
Point List Manual describes the outlook and properties of the data points specific to
the IED. The manual should be used in conjunction with the corresponding
Communication Protocol Manual.
Some of the manuals are not available yet.
1.3.2 Document revision history

Document revision/date Product version History
A/20.12.2007 1.0 First release
B/08.02.2008 1.0 Content updated
C/02.07.2008 1.1 Content updated to correspond to the
product version
D/04.03.2009 2.0 Content updated to correspond to the
product version
E/03.07.2009 2.0 Content updated
Download the latest documents from the ABB web site http://
www.abb.com/substationautomation.
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1.3.3 Related documentation

Name of the document Document ID
Modbus Communication Protocol Manual 1MRS756468
DNP3 Communication Protocol Manual 1MRS756709
IEC 60870-5-103 Communication Protocol Manual 1MRS756710
IEC 61850 Engineering Guide 1MRS756475
Installation Manual 1MRS756375
Operation Manual 1MRS756708
Technical Manual 1MRS756887
1.4 Document symbols and conventions
1.4.1 Safety indication symbols

This publication includes icons that point out safety-related conditions or other
important information.
The electrical warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard

which could result in electrical shock.
The warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard which could

result in personal injury.
The caution icon indicates important information or warning related

to the concept discussed in the text. It might indicate the presence
of a hazard which could result in corruption of software or damage
to equipment or property.
The information icon alerts the reader to important facts and

conditions.
The tip icon indicates advice on, for example, how to design your
project or how to use a certain function.
Although warning hazards are related to personal injury, it should be understood

that operation of damaged equipment could, under certain operational conditions,
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result in degraded process performance leading to personal injury or death.

Therefore, comply fully with all warning and caution notices.
1.4.2 Document conventions

• Abbreviations and acronyms in this manual are spelled out in Glossary.
Glossary also contains definitions of important terms.
• Push button navigation in the LHMI menu structure is presented by using the
push button icons, for example:
To navigate between the options, use and .
• HMI menu paths are presented in bold, for example:
Select Main menu/Information.
• LHMI messages are shown in Courier font, for example:
To save the changes in non-volatile memory, select Yes and press .
• Parameter names are shown in italics, for example:
The function can be enabled and disabled with the Operation setting.
• Parameter values are indicated with quotation marks, for example:
The corresponding parameter values are "On" and "Off".
• IED input/output messages and monitored data names are shown in Courier
font, for example:
When the function starts, the START output is set to TRUE.
1.4.3 Functions, codes and symbols

Table 1: REF615 Functions, codes and symbols
Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI
Protection
Three-phase non-directional
overcurrent protection, low stage, PHLPTOC1 3I> (1) 51P-1 (1)
instance 1
overcurrent protection, high stage, PHHPTOC1 3I>> (1) 51P-2 (1)
instance 1
overcurrent protection, high stage, PHHPTOC2 3I>> (2) 51P-2 (2)
instance 2
overcurrent protection, instantaneous PHIPTOC1 3I>>> (1) 50P/51P (1)
stage, instance 1
Three-phase directional overcurrent
DPHLPDOC1 3I> → (1) 67-1 (1)
protection, low stage, instance 1
DPHLPDOC2 3I> → (2) 67-1 (2)
protection, low stage, instance 2
DPHHPDOC1 3I>> → 67-2
protection, high stage
Non-directional earth-fault protection,
EFLPTOC1 I0> (1) 51N-1 (1)
low stage, instance 1
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EFLPTOC2 I0> (2) 51N-1 (2)
EFHPTOC1 I0>> (1) 51N-2 (1)
high stage, instance 1
EFIPTOC1 I0>>> 50N/51N
instantaneous stage
Directional earth-fault protection, low
DEFLPDEF1 I0> → (1) 67N-1 (1)
stage, instance 1
Directional earth-fault protection, low
DEFLPDEF2 I0> → (2) 67N-1 (2)
stage, instance 2
Directional earth-fault protection, high
DEFHPDEF1 I0>> → 67N-2
stage
Transient / intermittent earth-fault
INTRPTEF1 I0> → IEF 67NIEF
protection
Non-directional (cross-country) earth
EFHPTOC1 I0>> 51N-2
fault protection, using calculated I0
Negative-sequence overcurrent
NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
protection, instance 1
Negative-sequence overcurrent
NSPTOC2 I2> (2) 46 (2)
protection, instance 2
Phase discontinuity protection PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD
Residual overvoltage protection,

ROVPTOV1 U0> (1) 59G (1)
instance 1
ROVPTOV2 U0> (2) 59G (2)
instance 2
ROVPTOV3 U0> (3) 59G (3)
instance 3
Three-phase undervoltage protection,
PHPTUV1 3U< (1) 27 (1)
instance 1
PHPTUV2 3U< (2) 27 (2)
instance 2
PHPTUV3 3U< (3) 27 (3)
instance 3
Three-phase overvoltage protection,
PHPTOV1 3U> (1) 59 (1)
instance 1
PHPTOV2 3U> (2) 59 (2)
instance 2
PHPTOV3 3U> (3) 59 (3)
instance 3
Positive-sequence undervoltage
PSPTUV1 U1< 47U+
protection
Negative-sequence overvoltage
NSPTOV1 U2> 47O-
protection
Three-phase thermal protection for
feeders, cables and distribution T1PTTR1 3Ith>F 49F
transformers
Circuit breaker failure protection CCBRBRF1 3I>/I0>BF 51BF/51NBF
Three-phase inrush detector INRPHAR1 3I2f> 68

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Master trip, instance 1 TRPPTRC1 Master Trip (1) 94/86 (1)
Master trip, instance 2 TRPPTRC2 Master Trip (2) 94/86 (2)
Arc protection, instance 1 ARCSARC1 ARC (1) 50L/50NL (1)
Control
Circuit-breaker control CBXCBR1 I ↔ O CB I ↔ O CB
Disconnector position indication,
DCSXSWI1 I ↔ O DC (1) I ↔ O DC (1)
instance 1
instance 2
instance 3
Earthing switch indication ESSXSWI1 I ↔ O ES I ↔ O ES
Auto-reclosing DARREC1 O→I 79
Condition Monitoring
Circuit-breaker condition monitoring SSCBR1 CBCM CBCM
Trip circuit supervision, instance 1 TCSSCBR1 TCS (1) TCM (1)
Current circuit supervision CCRDIF1 MCS 3I MCS 3I
Fuse failure supervision SEQRFUF1 FUSEF 60
Measurement
Disturbance recorder RDRE1 - -
Three-phase current measurement,
CMMXU1 3I 3I
instance 1
Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1, I2, I0 I1, I2, I0
Residual current measurement,

RESCMMXU1 I0 In
instance 1
Three-phase voltage measurement VMMXU1 3U 3U
Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU1 U0 Vn
Sequence voltage measurement VSMSQI1 U1, U2, U0 U1, U2, U0
Three-phase power and energy P, E

PEMMXU1 P, E
measurement
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Section 2 REF615 overview
2.1 Overview
REF615 is a dedicated feeder IED (intelligent electronic device) designed for the
protection, control, measurement and supervision of utility substations and
industrial power systems. REF615 is a member of ABB’s Relion® product family
and part of its 615 protection and control product series. The 615 series IEDs are
characterized by their compactness and withdrawable design.
Re-engineered from the ground up, the 615 series has been designed to unleash the
full potential of the IEC 61850 standard for communication and interoperability
between substation automation devices.
The IED provides main protection for overhead lines and cable feeders in
distribution networks. The IED is also used as back-up protection in applications,
where an independent and redundant protection system is required.
Depending on the chosen standard configuration, the IED is adapted for the
protection of overhead line and cable feeders in isolated neutral, resistance earthed,
compensated and solidly earthed networks. Once the standard configuration IED
has been given the application-specific settings, it can directly be put into service.
The 615 series IEDs support a range of communication protocols including IEC
61850 with GOOSE messaging, IEC 60870-5-103, Modbus® and DNP3.
2.1.1 Product version history

Product version Product history
1.0 Product released
1.1 • IRIG-B
• Support for parallel protocols added: IEC 61850 and Modbus
• X130 BIO added: optional for variants B and D
• CB interlocking functionality enhanced
• TCS functionality in HW enhanced
• Non-volatile memory added
2.0 • Support for DNP3 serial or TCP/IP

• Support for IEC 60870-5-103
• Voltage measurement and protection
• Power and energy measurement
• New standard configurations E and F
• Disturbance recorder upload via WHMI
• Fuse failure supervision
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2.1.2 PCM600 and IED connectivity package version

• Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600 Ver. 2.0 SP2 or later
• REF615 Connectivity Package Ver. 2.5 or later
• Parameter Setting
• Firmware Update
• Disturbance Handling
• Signal Monitoring
• Lifecycle Traceability
• Signal Matrix
• Communication Management
• Configuration Wizard
• Label Printing
• IED User Management
Download connectivity packages from the ABB web site http://

www.abb.com/substationautomation
2.2 Operation functionality
2.2.1 Optional functions

• Arc protection
• Auto-reclosing
• Modbus TCP/IP or RTU/ASCII
• IEC 60870-5-103
• DNP3 TCP/IP or serial
2.3 Physical hardware
The IED consists of two main parts: plug-in unit and case. The plug-in unit content
depends on the ordered functionality.
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Table 2: Plug-in unit and case

Main unit Slot ID Content options
Plug-in - HMI Small (4 lines, 16 characters)
unit Large (8 lines, 16 characters)
X100 Auxiliary power/BO 48-250 V DC/100-240 V AC; or 24-60 V DC
module 2 normally-open PO contacts
1 change-over SO contacts
1 normally-open SO contact
2 double-pole PO contacts with TCS
1 dedicated internal fault output contact
X110 BI/O module Only with configurations B, D, E and F:
8 BIs
4 SO contacts
X120 AI/BI module Only with configurations A and B:
3 phase current inputs (1/5 A)
1 residual current input (1/5 A or 0.2/1 A)1)
1 residual voltage input (100, 110, 115 or 120 V)
3 BIs
Only with configurations C, D, E and F:
3 phase current inputs (1/5 A)
1 residual current input (1/5 A or 0.2/1 A)1)
4 BIs
Case X130 AI/BI module Only with configurations E and F:
3 phase voltage inputs (100, 110, 115 or 120 V)
1 residual voltage input (100, 110, 115 or 120 V)
4 BIs
Optional BI/O Only with configurations B and D:
module 6 BIs
3 SO contacts
X000 Optional See technical manual for details about different type of
communication communication modules.
module
1) The 0.2/1 A input is normally used in applications requiring sensitive earth-fault protection and
featuring core-balance current transformers.
Rated values of the current and voltage inputs are basic setting parameters of the
IED. The binary input thresholds are selectable within the range 18…176 V DC by
adjusting the binary input setting parameters.
The connection diagrams of different hardware modules are presented in this manual.
See the installation manual for more information about the case and
the plug-in unit.
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Table 3: Number of physical connections in standard configurations
Conf. Analog channels Binary channels

CT VT BI BO
A 4 1 3 6
B 4 1 11 (17)1) 10 (13)1)
C 4 - 4 6
D 4 - 12 (18)1) 10 (13)1)
E 4 52) 16 10
F 4 52) 16 10
1) With optional BIO module

2) One of the five channels reserved for future applications
2.4 Local HMI
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Figure 2: LHMI
The LHMI of the IED contains the following elements:
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• Display
• Buttons
• LED indicators
• Communication port
The LHMI is used for setting, monitoring and controlling.
2.4.1 LCD
The LHMI includes a graphical LCD that supports two character sizes. The
character size depends on the selected language. The amount of characters and
rows fitting the view depends on the character size.
Table 4: Characters and rows on the view

Character size Rows in view Characters on row
Small, mono-spaced (6x12 5 rows 20
pixels) 10 rows with large screen
Large, variable width (13x14 4 rows min 8
pixels) 8 rows with large screen
The display view is divided into four basic areas.

1 2
3 4
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Figure 3: Display layout
1 Header
2 Icon
3 Content
4 Scroll bar (displayed when needed)
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2.4.2 LEDs
The LHMI includes three protection indicators above the display: Ready, Start and
Trip.
There are also 11 matrix programmable alarm LEDs on front of the LHMI. The
LEDs can be configured with PCM600 and the operation mode can be selected
with the LHMI, WHMI or PCM600.
2.4.3 Keypad
The LHMI keypad contains push-buttons which are used to navigate in different
views or menus. With push-buttons you can give open or close commands to one
primary object, for example, a circuit breaker, disconnector or switch. The push-
buttons are also used to acknowledge alarms, reset indications, provide help and
switch between local and remote control mode.
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Figure 4: LHMI keypad with object control, navigation and command push-
buttons and RJ-45 communication port
2.5 Web HMI
The WHMI enables the user to access the IED via a web browser. The supported
web browser version is Internet Explorer 7.0 or later.
WHMI is disabled by default.
WHMI offers several functions.
• Alarm indications and event lists

• System supervision
• Parameter settings
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• Measurement display
• Disturbance records
• Phasor diagram
The menu tree structure on the WHMI is almost identical to the one on the LHMI.
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Figure 5: Example view of the WHMI
The WHMI can be accessed locally and remotely.
• Locally by connecting your laptop to the IED via the front communication port.
• Remotely over LAN/WAN.
2.6 Authorization
The user categories have been predefined for the LHMI and the WHMI, each with
different rights and default passwords.
The default passwords can be changed with Administrator user rights.
User authorization is disabled by default but WHMI always uses

authorization.
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Table 5: Predefined user categories

Username User rights
VIEWER Read only access
OPERATOR • Selecting remote or local state with (only locally)
• Changing setting groups
• Controlling
• Clearing alarm and indication LEDs and textual indications
ENGINEER • Changing settings

• Clearing event list
• Clearing disturbance records
• Changing system settings such as IP address, serial baud rate
or disturbance recorder settings
• Setting the IED to test mode
• Selecting language
ADMINISTRATOR • All listed above

• Changing password
• Factory default activation
For user authorization for PCM600, see PCM600 documentation.
2.7 Communication
The IED supports a range of communication protocols including IEC 61850, IEC
60870-5-103, Modbus® and DNP3. Operational information and controls are
available through these protocols. However, some communication functionality,
for example, horizontal communication between the IEDs, is only enabled by the
IEC 61850 communication protocol.
The IEC 61850 communication implementation supports all monitoring and

control functions. Additionally, parameter setting and disturbance file records can
be accessed using the IEC 61850 protocol. Disturbance files are available to any
Ethernet-based application in the standard COMTRADE format. Further, the IED
can send and receive binary signals from other IEDs (so called horizontal
communication) using the IEC61850-8-1 GOOSE profile, where the highest
performance class with a total transmission time of 3 ms is supported. The IED
meets the GOOSE performance requirements for tripping applications in
distribution substations, as defined by the IEC 61850 standard. The IED can
simultaneously report events to five different clients on the station bus.
The IED can support five simultaneous clients. If PCM600 reserves one client
connection, only four client connections are left, for example, for IEC 61850 and
Modbus.
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All communication connectors, except for the front port connector, are placed on
integrated optional communication modules. The IED can be connected to Ethernet-
based communication systems via the RJ-45 connector (100BASE-TX) or the fibre-
optic LC connector (100BASE-FX). An optional serial interface is available for
RS-232/RS-485 communication.
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Section 3 REF615 variants
3.1 REF615 variant list
REF615 is intended for protection and control mainly in MV feeder applications.

The product has a number of standard configurations covering a wide range of
primary circuit configurations in distribution networks based on different system
earthing methods.
Some of the functions included in the IED's standard configurations are optional at
the time of placing the order. The description of standard configurations covers the
full functionality including options, presenting the functionality, flexibility and
external connections of REF615 with a specific configuration as delivered from the
factory.
3.2 Presentation of standard configurations
Functional diagrams
The functional diagrams describe the IED's functionality from the protection,
measuring, condition monitoring, disturbance recording, control and interlocking
perspective. Diagrams show the default functionality with simple symbol logics
forming principle diagrams. The external connections to primary devices are also
shown, stating the default connections to measuring transformers. The positive
measuring direction of directional protection functions is towards the outgoing feeder.
The functional diagrams are divided into sections which each constitute one
functional entity. The external connections are also divided into sections. Only the
relevant connections for a particular functional entity are presented in each section.
Protection function blocks are part of the functional diagram. They are identified
based on their IEC 61850 name but the IEC based symbol and the ANSI function
number are also included. Some function blocks, such as PHHPTOC, are used
several times in the configuration. To separate the blocks from each other, the IEC
61850 name, IEC symbol and ANSI function number are appended with a running
number, that is an instance number, from one upwards. If the block has no suffix
after the IEC or ANSI symbol, the function block has been used, that is,
instantiated, only once. The IED’s internal functionality and the external
connections are separated with a dashed line presenting the IED’s physical casing.
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Signal Matrix
With Signal Matrix the user can modify the standard configuration according to the
actual needs. The IED is delivered from the factory with default connections
described in the functional diagrams for BI's, BO's, function to function
connections and alarm LEDs. Signal Matrix has a number of different page views,
designated as follows:
• Binary input
• Binary output
• Functions
The functions in different page views are identified by the IEC 61850 names with
analogy to the functional diagrams.
3.2.1 Standard configurations

The feeder protection IED REF615 is available with six alternative standard
configurations.
Table 6: Standard configurations

Description Std. conf.
Non-directional overcurrent and directional earth-fault protection A and B
Non-directional overcurrent and non-directional earth-fault protection C and D
Non-directional overcurrent and directional earth-fault protection with phase-voltage based
measurements E
Directional overcurrent and earth-fault protection with phase-voltage based measurements,
undervoltage and overvoltage protection F
Table 7: Supported functions

Functionality A B C D E F
Protection1)
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, low stage, instance 1 ● ● ● ● ● -
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, high stage, instance 1 ● ● ● ● ● -
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, high stage, instance 2 ● ● ● ● ● -
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent protection, instantaneous stage, instance 1 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Three-phase directional overcurrent protection, low stage, instance 1 - - - - - ●
Three-phase directional overcurrent protection, low stage, instance 2 - - - - - ●
Three-phase directional overcurrent protection, high stage - - - - - ●
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage (SEF), instance 1 - - ● ● - -
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 - - ● ● - -
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage, instance 1 - - ● ● - -
Non-directional earth-fault protection, instantaneous stage - - ● ● - -
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage (SEF), instance 1 ● ● - - ● ●
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Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, instance 2 ● ● - - ● ●
Directional earth-fault protection, high stage ● ● - - ● ●
Transient / intermittent earth-fault protection ● ● - - ● ●
Non-directional (cross-country) earth-fault protection, using calculated I0 ● ● - - ● ●
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection, instance 1 ● ● ● ● ● ●

Negative-sequence overcurrent protection, instance 2 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Phase discontinuity protection ● ● ● ● ● ●
Residual overvoltage protection, instance 1 - - - - - ●
Three-phase undervoltage protection, instance 1 - - - - - ●
Three-phase overvoltage protection, instance 1 - - - - - ●
Positive-sequence undervoltage protection - - - - - ●
Negative-sequence overvoltage protection - - - - - ●
Three-phase thermal protection for feeders, cables and distribution transformers ● ● ● ● ● ●
Circuit breaker failure protection ● ● ● ● ● ●
Three-phase inrush detector ● ● ● ● ● ●
Master trip, instance 1 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Master trip, instance 2 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Arc protection, instance 1 o o o o o o
Control
Circuit-breaker control with basic interlocking 2) ● ● ● ● ● ●
Circuit-breaker control with extended interlocking 3) - ● - ● ● ●
Disconnector position indication, instance 1 - ● - ● ● ●

Earthing switch indication - ● - ● ● ●
Auto-reclosing of one circuit breaker o o o o o o
Condition Monitoring
Circuit-breaker condition monitoring - ● - ● ● ●
Trip circuit supervision, instance 1 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Trip circuit supervision, instance 2 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Current circuit supervision - - - - ● ●
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Fuse failure supervision - - - - ● ●
Measurement
Disturbance recorder ● ● ● ● ● ●
Three-phase current measurement ● ● ● ● ● ●
Sequence current measurement ● ● ● ● ● ●
Residual current measurement ● ● ● ● ● ●
Three-phase voltage measurement - - - ● ●
Residual voltage measurement ● ● - - ● ●
Sequence voltage measurement - - - - ● ●
Three-phase power and energy measurement - - - - ● ●
● = Included,○ = Optional at the time of the order
1) Note that all directional protection functions can also be used in non-directional mode.
2) Basic interlocking functionality: Closing of the circuit breaker can be enabled by a binary input signal. The actual interlocking scheme is
implemented outside the relay. The binary input serves as a "master interlocking input" and when energized it will enable circuit breaker
closing.
3) Extended interlocking functionality: The circuit breaker interlocking scheme is implemented in the relay configuration, based on primary
equipment position information (via binary inputs) and the logical functions available. The signal matrix of PCM600 can be used for
modifying the interlocking scheme to suit your application.
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3.2.2 Terminal diagrams
IECA070918 V5 EN
Figure 6: Terminal diagram for configurations A and B (overcurrent and

directional earth-fault protection) [1]
[1] Additional BIO-module (X110 in the diagram) is included in the IED variant B
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Figure 7: Terminal diagram for configurations C and D (overcurrent and non-

[2] Additional BIO-module (X110 in the diagram) is included in the IED variant D
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GUID-FA7A5888-5288-4969-84D0-00354EAB3997 V3 EN
Figure 8: Terminal diagram for configurations E and F (directional

overcurrent or earth-fault protection)
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3.2.3 Connection diagrams
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Figure 9: Connection diagram for configurations A and B (overcurrent and

[3] Additional BIO-module (X110 in the diagram) is included in the IED variant B
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Figure 10: Connection diagram for configurations C and D (overcurrent and

non-directional earth-fault protection) [4]
[4] Additional BIO-module (X110 in the diagram) is included in the IED variant D
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GUID-F7601942-ACF2-47E2-8F21-CD9C1D2BC1F0 V3 EN
Figure 11: Connection diagram for configurations E and F (directional

overcurrent and earth-fault protection with phase-to-phase voltage
measurement)
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GUID-5D0135B3-3890-497A-8AAA-0362730C8682 V1 EN
Figure 12: Connection diagram for configurations E and F (directional

overcurrent and earth-fault protection with phase-to-earth voltage
measurement)
3.3 Standard configuration A including directional earth-

fault protection
3.3.1 Applications
The standard configuration for directional earth-fault protection is mainly intended
for cable and overhead-line feeder applications in isolated and resonant-earthed
distribution networks.
The IED with this standard configuration is delivered from the factory with default
settings and parameters. The end-user flexibility for incoming, outgoing and
internal signal designation within the IED enables this configuration to be further
adapted to different primary circuit layouts and the related functionality needs by
modifying the internal functionality using PCM600.
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3.3.2 Functions
Table 8: Functions included in the REF615 standard configuration with directional earth-fault
protection
Function IEC 61850 IEC ANSI
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHLPTOC1 3I> 51P-1
protection, low stage
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHHPTOC1 3I>> (1) 51P-2 (1)
protection, high stage, instance 1
Three-phase non-directional overcurrent PHIPTOC1 3I>>> 50P/51P
protection, instantaneous stage
Arc protection ARCSARC1 ARC (1) 50L/50NL (1)
ARCSARC2 ARC (2) 50L/50NL (2)
Directional earth-fault protection, low stage, DEFLPDEF1 I0> → (1) 67N-1 (1)
instance 1
instance 2
Directional earth-fault protection, high stage DEFHPDEF1 I0>> → 67N-2
Transient/intermittent earth-fault protection INTRPTEF1 I0> → IEF 67NIEF
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high EFHPTOC1 I0>> 51N-2

stage, calculated I0 current (Double earth-fault
protection)
Negative-sequence overcurrent protection, NSPTOC1 I2> (1) 46 (1)
instance 1
instance 2
Phase discontinuity PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD

Three-phase thermal protection for feeders, T1PTTR1 3Ith> 49F
cables and distribution transformers
Autoreclosure DARREC1 O→I 79
Master Trip TRPPTRC1 Master Trip (1) 94/86 (1)

TRPPTRC2 Master Trip (2) 94/86 (2)
Three-phase current measurement CMMXU1 3I 3I
Residual current measurement RESCMMXU1 I0 In
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3.3.2.1 Default I/O connections

Binary Input Default usage Connector-Pins
X120-BI1 Blocking of Overcurrent Instantaneous Stage X120-1,2
X120-BI2 Circuit Breaker Closed position indication X120-3,2
X120-BI3 Circuit Breaker Open position indication X120-4,2
Binary Output Default usage Connector-Pins

X100-PO1 Close Circuit Breaker X100-6,7
Circuit Breaker Failure protection trip to upstream
X100-PO2 breaker X100-8,9
X100-PO3 Open Circuit Breaker / trip coil 1 X100-16,17,18,19
X100-SO1 General Start Indication X100-10,11,12
X100-SO2 General Operate Indication X100-13,14,15
LED Default usage

1 Non-Directional Overcurrent Operate
2 Directional/Intermittent Earth fault Operate
3 Double (Cross country) Earth fault Operate
4 Negative Seq. Overcurrent/Phase Discontinuity Operate
5 Thermal Overload Alarm
6 Breaker Failure Operate
7 Disturbance Recorder Triggered
8 Not connected
9 Trip Circuit Supervision Alarm
10 ARC Protection Operate
11 Auto Reclose in Progress
3.3.3 Functional diagrams

The functional diagrams describe the default input, output, alarm LED and function-
to-function connections. The default connections can be viewed and changed with
PCM600 according to the application requirements, if necessary.
The analog channels have fixed connections towards the different function blocks
inside the IED’s standard configuration. Exceptions from this rule are the 12
analog channels available for the disturbance recorder function. These channels are
freely selectable and a part of the disturbance recorder’s parameter settings, thus
not included in the PCM600 functionality.
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The analog channels are assigned to different functions as shown in the functional
diagrams. The common signal marked with 3I represents the three phase currents.
The signal marked with I0 represents the measured residual current via a core
balance current transformer. The signal marked with U0 represents the measured
residual voltage via open delta connected voltage transformers.
The EFHPTOC protection function block for double (cross-country) earth-faults

uses the calculated residual current originating from the measured phase currents.
3.3.3.1 Functional diagrams for protection
The functional diagrams describe the IED’s protection functionality in detail and
according to the factory set default connections.
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Four overcurrent stages are offered for overcurrent and short-circuit protection.
The instantaneous stage (PHIPTOC1) can be blocked by energizing the binary
input 1 (X120:1-2). Two negative sequence overcurrent stages (NSPTOC1 and
NSPTOC2) are offered for phase unbalance protection. The inrush detection
block’s (INRPHAR1) output BLK2H enables either blocking the function or
multiplying the active settings for any of the described protection function blocks.
All operate signals are connected to the Master Trip and to the alarm LEDs. LED 1
is used for overcurrent and LED 4 for negative-sequence overcurrent protection
operate indication. LED 4 is also used for phase discontinuity protection operate
indication.
There are four IED variant-specific setting groups. Parameters can be set
independently for each setting group.
The active setting group (1...4) can be changed with a parameter. The active setting
group can also be changed via a binary input if the binary input is enabled for this.
To enable the change of the active setting group via a binary input, connect a free
binary input with PCM600 to the ActSG input of the SGCB-block.
Table 9: Binary input states and corresponding active setting groups

BI state Active setting group
OFF 1
ON 2
The active setting group defined by a parameter is overridden when a binary input
is enabled for changing the active setting group.
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Figure 14: Directional earth-fault protection
Three stages are offered for directional earth-fault protection. In addition, there is a
dedicated protection stage (INTRPTEF) either for transient-based earth-fault
protection or for cable intermittent earth-fault protection in compensated networks.
A dedicated non-directional earth-fault protection block (EFHPTOC) is intended

for protection against double earth-fault situations in isolated or compensated
networks. This protection function uses the calculated residual current originating
from the phase currents.
All operate signals are connected to the Master Trip and also to the alarm LEDs.
LED 2 is used for directional earth-fault and LED 3 for double earth-fault
protection operate indication.
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Figure 15: Phase discontinuity, thermal overload and circuit breaker failure
protection
The phase discontinuity protection (PDNPSTOC1) provides protection for

interruptions in the normal three-phase load supply, for example, in downed
conductor situations. The operate signal of the phase discontinuity protection is
connected to the Master Trip and also to an alarm LED and the disturbance
recorder. The thermal overload protection (T1PTTR1) provides indication on
overload situations. The operate signal of the phase discontinuity protection is
connected to the Master Trip and also to an alarm LED. LED 4 is used for the
phase discontinuity protection operate indication, the same as for negative
sequence overcurrent protection operate indication, and LED 5 is used for the
thermal overload protection alarm indication.
The breaker failure protection (CCBRBRF1) is initiated via the start input by a
number of different protection stages in the IED. The breaker failure protection
function offers different operating modes associated with the circuit breaker
position and the measured phase and residual currents. The breaker failure
protection has two operating outputs: TRRET and TRBU. The TRRET operate
output is used for re-tripping its own breaker through the Master Trip 2. The TRBU
output is used to give a back-up trip to the breaker feeding upstream. For this
purpose, the TRBU operate output signal is connected to the output PO2 (X100:
8-9). LED 6 is used for back-up (TRBU) operate indication.
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Figure 16: Arc protection
Arc protection (ARCSARC1...3) and autoreclosing (DARREC1) are included as

optional functions.
The arc protection offers individual function blocks for three ARC sensors that can
be connected to the IED. Each arc protection function block has two different
operation modes, with or without the phase and residual current check. Operate
signals from the arc protection function blocks are connected to the Master Trip
and also to the alarm LED 10 as a common operate indication.
The autorecloser is configured to be initiated by operate signals from a number of

protection stages through the INIT1...5 inputs. It is possible to create individual
autoreclose sequences for each input.
The autoreclose function can be blocked with the INHIBIT_RECL input. As a

default, the operation of selected protection functions are connected to this input. A
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control command to the circuit breaker, either local or remote, also blocks the
autoreclose function via the CBXCBR-selected signal.
The autoreclose sequence in progress indication is connected to the alarm LED 11.
3.3.3.2 Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and trip circuit

supervision
DISTURBANCE RECORDER
RDRE1
PHLPTOC1-start BI#1 TRIGGERED LED7 (DR TRIGGERED)
PHHPTOC1-start BI#2
PHHPTOC2-start BI#3
PHIPTOC1-start BI#4
NSPTOC1-start BI#5
NSPTOC2-start BI#6
DEFLPDEF1-start BI#7
DEFHPDEF1-start BI#9
INTRPTEF1-start BI#10
PHLPTOC1-operate
EFHPTOC1-start BI#11
PHHPTOC1-operate PDNSPTOC1-start BI#12
PHHPTOC2-operate OR T1PTTR1-start BI#13
PHIPTOC1-operate CCRBRF1-trret BI#14

CCRBRF1-trbu BI#15
BI#16
NSPTOC1-operate BI#17
NSPTOC2-operate OR
BI#18
INTRPTEF1-operate BI#19
DEFLPDEF1-operate EFHPTOC1-operate BI#20

PDNSPTOC1-operate BI#21
DEFLPDEF2-operate OR INRPHAR1-blk2h BI#22
DEFHPDEF1-operate T1PTTR1-operate BI#23
BI#24
ARCSARC1-fault_arc_det ARCSARC1-operate BI#25

OR ARCSARC3-operate BI#27
ARCSARC3-fault_arc_det
DARREC1-inpro BI#28
BI#29
DARREC1-close cb BI#30
DARREC1-unsuc_recl OR BI#31
BI#32
BI 1 (Blocking)
BI 2 (CB Closed)
BI 3 (CB Open)
TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION
TCSSCBR1
TRPPTRC1- trip OR BLOCK ALARM
OR LED9 (TCS ALARM)
TRPPTRC2- trip
TCSSCBR2
BLOCK ALARM
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Figure 17: Disturbance recorder
The disturbance recorder has 64 digital inputs, of which 32 are connected as

default. All start and operate signals from the protection stages are routed to trigger
the disturbance recorder or alternatively only to be recorded by the disturbance
recorder depending on the parameter settings. Additionally, the selected
autorecloser, the ARC protection signals and the three binary inputs from X120 are
also connected.
Two separate trip circuit supervision functions are included, TCSSCBR1 for PO3
(X100:16-19) and TCSSCBR2 for PO4 X100:20-23). Both functions are blocked
by the Master Trip (TRPPTRC1 and TRPPTRC1) and the circuit breaker open
signal. The TCS alarm indication is connected to LED 9.
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By default it is expected that there is no external resistor in the

circuit breaker tripping coil circuit connected parallel with circuit
breaker normally open auxiliary contact.
3.3.3.3 Functional diagrams for control and interlocking
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Figure 18: Master trip
The operate signals from the protections are connected to the two trip output
contacts PO3 (X100:16-19) and PO4 (X100:20-23) via the corresponding Master
Trips TRPPTRC1 and TRPPTRC2. Open control commands to the circuit breaker
from local or remote CBXCBR1-exe_op or from the auto-recloser DARREC1-
open_cb are connected directly to the output PO3 (X100:16-19).
TRPPTRC1 and 2 provide the lockout/latching function, event generation and the
trip signal duration setting. If the lockout operation mode is selected, one binary
input can be reassigned to the RST_LKOUT input of the Master Trip to enable
external reset with a push button.
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Figure 19: Circuit breaker control
The ENA_CLOSE input, that is, enable the closing of the circuit breaker, in the
breaker control function block CBXCBR is a combination of the status of the
Master Trip. The open operation is always enabled.
If the ENA_CLOSE signal is completely removed from the breaker

control function block CBXCBR with PCM600, the function
assumes that the breaker close commands are allowed continuously.
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Figure 20: Alarm indication
The signal outputs from the IED are connected to give dedicated information on:
• Start of any protection function SO1 (X100:10-12)

• Operation (trip) of any protection function SO2 (X100: 13-15)
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TPGAPC are timers and used for setting the minimum pulse length for the outputs.
There are four generic timers (TPGAPC1..4) available in the IED. The remaining
ones not described in the functional diagram are available in PCM600 for
connection where applicable.
3.4 Standard configuration B including directional earth-

fault protection and CB condition monitoring
3.4.1 Applications
3.4.2 Functions
Table 10: Functions included in the REF615 standard configuration with directional earth-fault
protection
instance 1
instance 2

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instance 1
instance 2

Master Trip TRPPTRC1 Master trip (1) 94/86 (1)

TRPPTRC2 Master trip (2) 94/86 (2)
Circuit breaker condition monitoring SSCBR1 CBCM CBCM

X110-BI2 Directional Earth Fault Protection's Basic Angle Control X110-3,4
X110-BI3 Circuit Breaker low Gas Pressure indication X110-5,6
X110-BI4 Circuit Breaker Spring Charged indication X110-6,7
X110-BI5 CB Truck in (Service position) indication X110-8,9
X110-BI6 CB Truck out (Test position) indication X110-10,9
X110-BI7 Earthing Switch Closed indication X110-11,12
X110-BI8 Earthing Switch Open indication X110-13,12
X120-BI2 Circuit Breaker Closed indication X120-3,2
X120-BI3 Circuit Breaker Open indication X120-4,2

X100-PO2 Circuit Breaker Failure protection trip to upstream breaker X100-8,9
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X110-SO1 Upstream Overcurrent Blocking X110-14,15,16
X110-SO2 Overcurrent Operate Alarm X110-17,18,19
X110-SO3 Earth fault Operate Alarm X110-20,21,22
LED Default usage

2 Directional/Intermittent Earth fault Operate
3 Double (Cross country) Earth fault Operate
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indication.
The upstream blocking from the start of the overcurrent second high stage
(PHHPTOC2) is connected to the output SO1 (X110:14-16). This output is used
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for sending a blocking signal to the relevant overcurrent protection stage of the
IED at the infeeding bay.
OFF 1
ON 2
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DIRECTIONAL OR INTERMITTENT EARTH FAULT PROTECTION
DEFLPDEF1
I 0 > (1)
67N-1 (1)
I0 START
U0 OPERATE
X110 BLOCK
3 BI 2 (BACTRL) ENA_MULT
RCA_CTL
4
DEFLPDEF2
I0 > (2)
67N-1 (2)
I0 START
U0 OPERATE
BLOCK
ENA_MULT
RCA_CTL
OR LED2 (DEF OPERATE)

DEFHPDEF
I0 >>
67N-2
I0 START
U0 OPERATE
BLOCK
ENA_MULT
RCA_CTL
INTRPTEF1
I0 >
67NIEF
I0 START
U0 OPERATE
BLOCK BLK_EF
DOUBLE (CROSS COUNTRY) EARTH FAULT PROTECTION
EFHPTOC1
I0 >>
51N-2
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE LED3 (NEF OPERATE)
ENA_MULTI
Calculated Io
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The binary input 2 (X110:3-4) is intended for directional earth-fault protection

blocks’ relay characteristic angle (RCA: 0°/-90°) or operation mode (I0Sinφ/
I0Cosφ) change. All operate signals are connected to the Master Trip and also to
the alarm LEDs. LED 2 is used for directional earth-fault and LED 3 for double earth-
fault protection operate indication.
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optional functions.

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The circuit breaker availability for the autoreclosure sequence is expressed with the
binary input 4 (X110:6-7) by connecting the input signal to the CB_RDY input. In
case this signal is completely removed from the autoreclose function block with
PCM600, the function assumes that the breaker is available all the time.
3.4.3.2 Functional diagram for disturbance recorder and trip circuit supervision
RDRE1
PHHPTOC1-start BI#2
PHHPTOC2-start BI#3
PHIPTOC1-start BI#4
NSPTOC1-start BI#5
NSPTOC2-start BI#6
DEFHPDEF1-start BI#9
INTRPTEF1-start BI#10
PHLPTOC1-operate
EFHPTOC1-start BI#11
PHHPTOC1-operate PDNSPTOC1-start BI#12
PHHPTOC2-operate OR T1PTTR1-start BI#13
PHIPTOC1-operate CCRBRF1-trret BI#14

CCRBRF1-trbu BI#15
BI#16
NSPTOC1-operate BI#17
NSPTOC2-operate OR
BI#18
INTRPTEF1-operate BI#19
DEFLPDEF1-operate EFHPTOC1-operate BI#20

DEFLPDEF2-operate OR INRPHAR1-blk2h BI#22
DEFHPDEF1-operate T1PTTR1-operate BI#23
BI#24

OR ARCSARC3-operate BI#27
ARCSARC3-fault_arc_det
DARREC1-inpro BI#28
BI#29
BI#32
BI 1 (Blocking)
BI 2 (CB Closed)
BI 3 (CB Open)
TCSSCBR1
OR LED9 (TCS ALARM)
TRPPTRC2- trip
TCSSCBR2
BLOCK ALARM
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also connected.

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There are three disconnector status blocks (DCSXSWI1…3) available in the IED.
The remaining two not described in the functional diagram are available in
PCM600 for connection where applicable.
The binary inputs 5 and 6 of the additional card X110 are used for busbar
disconnector (DCSXSWI1) or circuit-breaker truck position indication.
Table 12: Device positions indicated by binary inputs 5 and 6

Primary device position Input to be energized
Input 5 (X110:8-9) Input 6 (X110:10-9)
Busbar disconnector closed x
Busbar disconnector open x
Circuit breaker truck in service position x
Circuit breaker truck in test position x
The binary inputs 7 and 8 (X110:11-13) are designed for the position indication of
the line-side earth switch.
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The circuit breaker closing is enabled when the ENA_CLOSE input is activated.
The input can be activated by the configuration logic, which is a combination of
the disconnector or breaker truck and earth switch position statuses and the statuses
of the master trip logics and gas pressure alarm and circuit-breaker spring charging.
This combination of interlocking conditions is called LOCAL_FEEDER_READY
and is transferred also to the remote end via binary signal transfer. The OKPOS
output from DCSXSWI defines if the disconnector or breaker truck is definitely
either open/in test position or close/in service position. This, together with the open
earth switch and non-active trip signals, activates the close-enable signal to the
circuit breaker control function block. The open operation is always enabled. The
auto-recloser close command signals are directly connected to the output contact
PO1 (X100:6-7).
The ITL_BYPASS input can be used, for example, to always enable the closing of
the circuit breaker when the circuit breaker truck is in the test position, despite of
the interlocking conditions being active when the circuit breaker truck is closed in
service position.

If REMOTE_FEEDER_READY information is missing, for

example in case of protection communication not connected, it
disables the circuit breaker closing in the local IED.
The circuit breaker condition monitoring function (SSCBR) supervises the circuit
breaker status based on the binary input information connected and measured
current levels. The function introduces various supervision methods. The
corresponding supervision alarm signals are routed to LED 8.
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• Operation (trip) of any protection function SO2 (X100: 13-15)
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3.5 Standard configuration C including non-directional

earth-fault protection
3.5.1 Applications
The standard configuration for non-directional earth-fault protection is mainly
intended for cable and overhead-line feeder applications in directly or resistance
earthed distribution networks.
3.5.2 Functions
Table 13: Functions included in the REF615 standard configuration with non-directional earth-
fault protection
Non-directional earth-fault protection, low stage EFLPTOC1 I0> (1) 51N-1 (1)
(Non-directional sensitive earth-fault)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage EFHPTOC1 I0>> 51N-2
Non-directional earth-fault protection, EFIPTOC1 I0>>> 50N/51N

instantaneous stage
instance 1
instance 2

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Master Trip TRPPTRC1 Master Trip (1) 94/86 (1)


X120-BI4 Reset of Master Trip Lockout X120-5,6

LED Default usage

2 Non-Directional Earth fault Operate
3 Sensitive Earth fault Operate
8 Not connected
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The signal marked with I0 represents the measured residual current via a
summation connection of the phase current transformers.
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indication.
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OFF 1
ON 2
EARTH FAULT PROTECTION
EFLPTOC1
I0 >
51N-1
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE
ENA_MULT
EFHPTOC1
I0 >>
51N-2
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE
ENA_MULT
OR LED2 (EF OPERATE)

EFIPTOC1
I0 >>>
50N
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE
ENA_MULT
SENSITIVE EARTH FAULT PROTECTION
EFLPTOC2
I0 >
51N-1
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE LED3 (SEF OPERATE)
ENA_MULT
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Figure 30: Non-directional earth-fault protection
Four stages are offered for non-directional earth-fault protection. One stage is
dedicated to sensitive earth-fault protection.
LED 2 is used for directional earth-fault and LED 3 for the sensitive earth-fault
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protection

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optional functions.


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CB_RDY input in DARREC1. In the configuration, this signal is not connected to
any of the binary inputs. As a result, the function assumes that the breaker is
available all the time.
RDRE1
PHHPTOC1-start BI#2
PHHPTOC2-start BI#3
PHIPTOC1-start BI#4
NSPTOC1-start BI#5
NSPTOC2-start BI#6
PHLPTOC1-operate EFLPTOC1-start BI#7

EFHPTOC1-start BI#8
PHHPTOC1-operate EFIPTOC1-start BI#9
OR
PHHPTOC2-operate EFLPTOC2-start BI#10
PHIPTOC1-operate BI#11
PDNSPTOC1-start BI#12
T1PTTR1-start BI#13
NSPTOC1-operate
OR CCRBRF1-trret BI#14
NSPTOC2-operate CCRBRF1-trbu BI#15
BI#16
EFLPTOC11-operate BI#17
EFHPTOC1-operate OR BI#18
EFIPTOC1-operate BI#19
INRPHAR1-blk2h BI#22
T1PTTR1-operate BI#23
BI#24

ARCSARC2-operate BI#26
ARCSARC2-fault_arc_det OR ARCSARC3-operate BI#27
ARCSARC3-fault_arc_det DARREC1-inpro BI#28
BI#29
BI#32
BI 1(Blocking)
BI 2 (CB Closed)
BI 3 (CB Open)
TCSSCBR1
OR LED9 (TCS ALARM)
TRPPTRC2- trip
TCSSCBR2
BLOCK ALARM
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also connected.
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The ENA_CLOSE input, that is, enable the closing of the circuit breaker, in the
breaker control function block CBXCBR is a combination of the status of the
Master Trip. The open operation is always enabled.

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• Operation (trip) of any protection function SO2 (X100:13-14)
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3.6 Standard configuration D including non-directional

earth-fault protection and CB condition monitoring
3.6.1 Applications
The standard configuration for non-directional earth-fault protection is mainly
intended for cable and overhead-line feeder applications in directly or resistance
earthed distribution networks.
3.6.2 Functions
Table 15: Functions included in the REF615 standard configuration with non-directional earth-
fault protection
(Non-directional sensitive earth-fault)
Non-directional earth-fault protection, high stage EFHPTOC1 I0>> 51N-2
Non-directional earth-fault protection, EFIPTOC1 I0>>> 50N/51N

instantaneous stage
instance 1
instance 2
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Master trip TRPPTRC1 Master Trip (1) 94/86 (1)


X110-BI2 Auto Reclose External Start Command X110-3,4
X110-BI3 Circuit Breaker low Gas Pressure indication X110-5,6
X110-BI4 Circuit Breaker Spring Charged indication X110-6,7
X110-BI7 Earthing Switch Closed indication X110-11,12
X110-BI8 Earthing Switch Open indication X110-13,12
X120-BI4 Reset of Master Trip Lockout X120-5,6

X110-SO1 Upstream Overcurrent Blocking X110-14,15,16
X110-SO2 Overcurrent Operate Alarm X110-17,18,19
X110-SO3 Earth fault Operate Alarm X110-20,21,22
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LED Default usage

2 Non-Directional Earth fault Operate
3 Sensitive Earth fault Operate
8 Circuit Breaker Condition Monitoring Alarm
The signal marked with I0 represents the measured residual current via a
summation connection of the phase current transformers.
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indication.
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OFF 1
ON 2
EARTH FAULT PROTECTION
EFLPTOC1
I0 >
51N-1
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE
ENA_MULT
EFHPTOC1
I0 >>
51N-2
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE
ENA_MULT
OR LED2 (EF OPERATE)

EFIPTOC1
I0 >>>
50N
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE
ENA_MULT
SENSITIVE EARTH FAULT PROTECTION
EFLPTOC2
I0 >
51N-1
I0 START
BLOCK OPERATE LED3 (SEF OPERATE)
ENA_MULT
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Figure 38: Non-directional earth-fault protection
Four stages are offered for non-directional earth-fault protection. One stage is
dedicated to sensitive earth-fault protection.
LED 2 is used for directional earth-fault and LED 3 for the sensitive earth-fault
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optional functions.

protection stages through the INIT1...5 inputs. The INIT6 input in the autorecloser
function block is controlled by a binary input 2 (X110:3-4) enabling the use of the
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external start command. It is possible to create individual autoreclose sequences for

each input.

RDRE1
PHHPTOC1-start BI#2
PHHPTOC2-start BI#3
PHIPTOC1-start BI#4
NSPTOC1-start BI#5
NSPTOC2-start BI#6
PHLPTOC1-operate EFLPTOC1-start BI#7

EFHPTOC1-start BI#8
PHHPTOC1-operate EFIPTOC1-start BI#9
OR
PHHPTOC2-operate EFLPTOC2-start BI#10
PHIPTOC1-operate BI#11
PDNSPTOC1-start BI#12
T1PTTR1-start BI#13
NSPTOC1-operate CCRBRF1-trret BI#14
OR
NSPTOC2-operate CCRBRF1-trbu BI#15
BI#16
EFHPTOC1-operate OR BI#18
EFIPTOC1-operate BI#19
X110 EFLPTOC2-operate BI#20
3 BI 2 (AR ext. start) PDNSPTOC1-operate BI#21

INRPHAR1-blk2h BI#22
4 T1PTTR1-operate BI#23
BI#24

ARCSARC2-operate BI#26
ARCSARC2-fault_arc_det OR ARCSARC3-operate BI#27
ARCSARC3-fault_arc_det DARREC1-inpro BI#28
BI#29
BI#32
BI 1(Blocking)
BI 2 (CB Closed)
BI 3 (CB Open)
TCSSCBR1
OR LED9 (TCS ALARM)
TRPPTRC2- trip
TCSSCBR2
BLOCK ALARM
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also connected, as well as the autorecloser external start command from the binary
input 2 (X110:3-4).

A071358 V4 EN
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Input 5 (X110:8-9) Input 6 (X110:10-9)
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PO1 (X100:6-7).
service position.
If the ENA_CLOSE and BLK_CLOSE signals are completely

removed from the breaker control function block CBXCBR with
PCM600, the function assumes that the breaker close commands
are allowed continuously.
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• Operation (trip) of any stage of the overcurrent protection function SO2
(X110:17-19)
• Operation (trip) of any stage of the earth-fault protection function SO3
(X110:20-22)
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3.7 Standard configuration E including directional earth-

fault protection with phase-voltage measurement
3.7.1 Applications
3.7.2 Functions
Table 18: Functions included in the REF615 standard configuration including directional earth-
fault protection with phase voltage measurement
instance 1
instance 2

protection)
instance 1
instance 2

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Voltage sequence components measurement VSMSQI1 U1, U2, U0 U1, U2, U0
Power and energy measurement PEMMXU1 P, E P, E

Binary input Default usage Connector pins
X110-BI1 MCB open X110-1,2
Directional Earth Fault Protection's Basic
X110-BI2 Angle Control X110-3,4
X110-BI3 Circuit breaker low gas pressure alarm X110-5,6
X110-BI4 CB spring charged indication X110-7,6
X110-BI7 Earthing switch closed indication X110-11,12
X110-BI8 Earthing switch open indication X110-13,12
X120-BI1 Blocking of overcurrent instantaneous stage X120-1,2
X120-BI4 Lock-out reset X120-5,6
Binary output Default usage Connector pins

X100-PO1 Close circuit breaker X100-6,7
X100-PO2 Breaker failure backup trip to upstream breaker X100-8,9
X100-SO1 General Start indication X100-10,11,(12)
X100-SO2 General Operate indication X100-13,14
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X100-PO3 Open Circuit Breaker/trip coil 1 X100-15-19
X110-SO1 Upstream Overcurrent Blocking X110-14,15
X110-SO2 Over current operate Alarm X110-17,18
X110-SO3 Earth fault operate Alarm X110-20,21
LED Default usage

1 Non-directional overcurrent protection operated
2 Directional earth-fault protection operated
3 Non-directional earth-fault protection operated
4 Negative-sequence overcurrent or phase discontinuity protection operated
5 Thermal overload protection operated
6 Circuit-breaker failure protection backup protection operated
7 Disturbance recorder triggered
8 Circuit-breaker condition monitoring alarm
9 Supervision alarm
10 Arc fault detected
11 Autoreclose in progress


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GUID-37D627C4-6097-4322-BACC-161CC6039EC5 V1 EN
indication.
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OFF 1
ON 2
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GUID-1F3C1F26-6F11-4250-9476-82C47C3AC570 V1 EN


the alarm LEDs. LED 2 is used for directional earth-fault and LED 3 for double earth-
fault protection operate indication.
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GUID-8BD4614B-2C4D-475E-ADC3-A376E213BF3C V1 EN
protection

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GUID-86A27183-AE21-4420-AA8D-B53A43C77BBE V1 EN

optional functions.

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GUID-4BE45287-D708-41F3-851A-084A9AC3265E V1 EN
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default. All start and operate signals from the protection stages are routed either to
trigger the disturbance recorder or to be recorded by the disturbance recorder,
depending on the parameter settings. Additionally, the selected autorecloser, the
ARC protection signals and the three binary inputs from X120 are also connected.
GUID-48DD2A49-CF29-4088-914B-7AE1629E18CA V1 EN
Figure 50: Trip circuit supervision

The fuse failure supervision SEQRFUF1 detects failures in voltage measurement

circuits. Failures such as open miniature circuit breaker are detected and the alarm
is connected to the alarm LED 9.
Failures in current measuring circuits are detected by CCRDIF. When a failure is

detected, blocking signal is activated in current protection functions which are
measuring calculated sequence component currents, and unnecessary operation can
be avoided. The alarm signal is connected to the alarm LED 9.
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GUID-4963C315-60C2-4C60-BE7F-B18D87A8D35E V1 EN
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GUID-4DED2926-A92A-4F6A-BCAA-7D9CD24ACFC8 V1 EN

Input 5 (X110:8-9) Input 6 (X110:10-9)
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PO1 (X100:6-7).
service position.

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GUID-572DA8CC-7A7D-4F9F-87C5-272A4283FB3E V1 EN

(X110:17-19)
(X110:20-22)
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3.8 Standard configuration F including directional

overcurrent protection with voltage protection
3.8.1 Applications
The standard configuration is mainly intended for comprehensive protection and
control functionality of circuit breaker controlled asynchronous motors. With
minor modifications this standard configuration can be applied also for contactor
controlled motors.
3.8.2 Functions
Table 21: Functions included in the REF615 standard configuration including directional
overcurrent protection with voltage protection
Three-phase directional overcurrent protection, DPHLPDOC1 3I> → (1) 67-1 (1)
Three-phase directional overcurrent protection, DPHLPDOC2 3I> → (2) 67-1 (2)
Three-phase directional overcurrent protection, DPHHPDOC1 3I>> → 67-2
high stage
instance 1
instance 2

protection)
instance 1
instance 2
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Three-phase undervoltage protection PHTUV1 3U< (1) 27 (1)
PHTUV2 3U< (2) 27 (2)
PHTUV3 3U< (3) 27 (3)
Three-phase overvoltage protection PHTOV1 3U> (1) 59 (1)
PHTOV2 3U> (2) 59 (2)
PHTOV3 3U> (3) 59 (3)
Residual overvoltage protection ROVPTOV1 U0> (1) 59G (1)
ROVPTOV2 U0> (2) 59G (2)
ROVPTOV3 U0> (3) 59G (3)
Positive-sequence undervoltage protection PSPTUV U 1< 47U+
Negative-sequence overvoltage protection NSPTOV U 2> 47O-



Voltage sequence components measurement VSMSQI1 U1, U2, U0 U1, U2, U0
Power and energy measurement PEMMXU1 P, E P, E

X110-BI1 MCB open X110-1,2
Directional Earth Fault Protection's Basic
X110-BI2 Angle Control X110-3,4
X110-BI3 Circuit breaker low gas pressure indication X110-5,6
X110-BI4 CB spring charged indication X110-7,6
X110-BI7 Earthing switch closed indication X110-11,12
X110-BI8 Earthing switch open indication X110-13,12
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X120-BI1 Blocking of overcurrent instantaneous stage X120-1,2
X120-BI4 Lock-out reset X120-5,6

X100-PO1 Close circuit breaker X100-6,7
X100-PO2 Breaker failure backup trip to upstream breaker X100-8,9
X100-SO1 General Start indication X100-10,11,(12)
X100-SO2 General Operate indication X100-13,14
X110-SO1 Upstream Overcurrent Blocking X110-14,15
X110-SO2 Over current operate Alarm X110-17,18
X110-SO3 Earth fault operate Alarm X110-20,21
X110-SO4 Voltage protection operate Alarm X110-23,24
LED Default usage

1 Overcurrent protection operated
2 Earth-fault protection operated
3 Voltage protection operated
4 Negative-sequence overcurrent or phase discontinuity protection operated
5 Thermal overload protection operated
6 Circuit-breaker failure protection backup protection operated
7 Disturbance recorder triggered
8 Circuit-breaker condition monitoring alarm
9 Supervision alarm
10 Arc fault detected
11 Autoreclose in progress
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diagrams. The common signal marked with 3I represents the three phase currents
and 3U the three phase voltages. The signal marked with I0 represents the
measured residual current via a core balance current transformer. The signal
marked with U0 represents the measured residual voltage via open delta connected
voltage transformers.

Four overcurrent stages are available for overcurrent and short-circuit protection.
Three of them include directional functionality (DPHxPDOC). The non-directional
instantaneous stage (PHIPTOC1) can be blocked by energizing the binary input 1
(X120:1-2). Two negative-sequence overcurrent stages (NSPTOC1 and
NSPTOC2) are available for phase unbalance protection. The inrush detection
multiplying the active settings for any of the shown protection function blocks.
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GUID-F0BE506C-0A96-4AA2-AC55-FFD9BCD23951 V1 EN
Figure 54: Directional overcurrent protection
indication.
OFF 1
ON 2
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GUID-F82FE8A6-6AA1-44D9-8FE2-8B2C51CEA7AA V1 EN


the alarm LED 2.
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GUID-5F0B30AD-0B3F-4B6D-BFAC-7209FA9DAACD V1 EN
protection

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GUID-EC907A8E-9CF0-4150-A394-FFBAF30A8725 V1 EN

optional functions.

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GUID-BCEB1C2E-BC64-4E79-8329-A5D9FCD7AB2F V1 EN
Figure 58: Overvoltage and undervoltage protection
Three overvoltage and undervoltage protection stages (PHxPTOV and PHxPTUV)

offer protection against abnormal phase voltage conditions. The operation of
voltage functions is connected to alarm LED 3. A failure in the voltage measuring
circuit is detected by the fuse failure function and the activation is connected to
undervoltage protection functions to avoid faulty undervoltage tripping.
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GUID-A77D0608-E3F2-4D3D-8907-15034FC42D51 V1 EN
Figure 59: Positive-sequence undervoltage and negative-sequence

overvoltage protection
Positive-sequence undervoltage (PSPTUV) and negative-sequence overvoltage

(NSPTOV) protection functions enable voltage-based unbalance protection. The
operation signals of voltage-sequence functions are connected to alarm LED 3,
which is a combined voltage protection alarm led.
GUID-54404411-CD8E-4277-A0A1-80B31CBD45EC V1 EN
Figure 60: Residual overvoltage protection
The residual overvoltage protection (ROVPTOV) provides earth-fault protection

by detecting abnormal level of residual voltage. It can be used, for example, as a non-
selective backup protection for the selective directional earth-fault functionality.
The operation signal is connected to alarm LED 2.
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default. All start and operate signals from the protection stages are routed either to
trigger the disturbance recorder or to be recorded by the disturbance recorder,
depending on the parameter settings. Additionally, the selected autorecloser, the
ARC protection signals and the three binary inputs from X120 are also connected.
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GUID-F06A3FEF-2C72-49A4-928F-D301335EC2C6 V1 EN
Figure 62: Trip circuit supervision

The fuse failure supervision SEQRFUF1 detects failures in voltage measurement

circuits. Failures such as open miniature circuit breaker are detected and the alarm
is connected to the alarm LED 9.
Failures in current measuring circuits are detected by CCRDIF. When a failure is

detected, blocking signal is activated in current protection functions which are
measuring calculated sequence component currents, and unnecessary operation can
be avoided. The alarm signal is connected to the alarm LED 9.
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Input 5 (X110:8-9) Input 6 (X110:10-9)
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PO1 (X100:6-7).
service position.

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GUID-79EB68EE-F160-402E-A841-BC6D074E7294 V1 EN
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(X110:17-19)
(X110:20-22)
TPGAPC 1...3 are timers used for setting the minimum pulse length for the
outputs. Four generic timers (TPGAPC1..4) are available in the IED. The
remaining one not described in the functional diagram is available in PCM600 for
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Requirements for measurement transformers
Section 4 Requirements for measurement

transformers
4.1 Current transformers
4.1.1 Current transformer requirements for non-directional

overcurrent protection
For reliable and correct operation of the overcurrent protection, the CT has to be
chosen carefully. The distortion of the secondary current of a saturated CT may
endanger the operation, selectivity, and co-ordination of protection. However,
when the CT is correctly selected, a fast and reliable short circuit protection can be
enabled.
The selection of a CT depends not only on the CT specifications but also on the
network fault current magnitude, desired protection objectives, and the actual CT
burden. The protection relay settings should be defined in accordance with the CT
performance as well as other factors.
4.1.1.1 Current transformer accuracy class and accuracy limit factor
The rated accuracy limit factor (Fn) is the ratio of the rated accuracy limit primary
current to the rated primary current. For example, a protective current transformer
of type 5P10 has the accuracy class 5P and the accuracy limit factor 10. For
protective current transformers, the accuracy class is designed by the highest
permissible percentage composite error at the rated accuracy limit primary current
prescribed for the accuracy class concerned, followed by the letter "P" (meaning
protection).
Table 24: Limits of errors according to IEC 60044-1 for protective current transformers
Accuracy class Current error at Phase displacement at rated primary Composite error at
rated primary current rated accuracy limit
current (%) minutes centiradians primary current (%)
5P ±1 ±60 ±1.8 5
10P ±3 - - 10
The accuracy classes 5P and 10P are both suitable for non-directional overcurrent
protection. The 5P class provides a better accuracy. This should be noted also if
there are accuracy requirements for the metering functions (current metering,
power metering, and so on) of the relay.
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The CT accuracy primary limit current describes the highest fault current
magnitude at which the CT fulfils the specified accuracy. Beyond this level, the
secondary current of the CT is distorted and it might have severe effects on the
performance of the protection relay.
In practise, the actual accuracy limit factor (Fa) differs from the rated accuracy
limit factor (Fn) and is proportional to the ratio of the rated CT burden and the
actual CT burden.
The actual accuracy limit factor is calculated using the formula:
Sin + Sn
Fa ≈ Fn ×
Sin + S
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Fn the accuracy limit factor with the nominal external burden Sn
Sin the internal secondary burden of the CT
S the actual external burden
4.1.1.2 Non-directional overcurrent protection
The current transformer selection

Non-directional overcurrent protection does not set high requirements on the
accuracy class or on the actual accuracy limit factor (Fa) of the CTs. It is, however,
recommended to select a CT with Fa of at least 20.
The nominal primary current I1n should be chosen in such a way that the thermal
and dynamic strength of the current measuring input of the relay is not exceeded.
This is always fulfilled when
I1n > Ikmax / 100,
Ikmax is the highest fault current.
The saturation of the CT protects the measuring circuit and the current input of the
relay. For that reason, in practice, even a few times smaller nominal primary
current can be used than given by the formula.
Recommended start current settings

If Ikmin is the lowest primary current at which the highest set overcurrent stage of
the relay is to operate, then the start current should be set using the formula:
Current start value < 0.7 x (Ikmin / I1n)
I1n is the nominal primary current of the CT.
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The factor 0.7 takes into account the protection relay inaccuracy, current
transformer errors, and imperfections of the short circuit calculations.
The adequate performance of the CT should be checked when the setting of the
high set stage O/C protection is defined. The operate time delay caused by the CT
saturation is typically small enough when the relay setting is noticeably lower than
Fa.
When defining the setting values for the low set stages, the saturation of the CT
does not need to be taken into account and the start current setting is simply
according to the formula.
Delay in operation caused by saturation of current transformers

The saturation of CT may cause a delayed relay operation. To ensure the time
selectivity, the delay must be taken into account when setting the operate times of
successive relays.
With definite time mode of operation, the saturation of CT may cause a delay that
is as long as the time the constant of the DC component of the fault current, when
the current is only slightly higher than the starting current. This depends on the
accuracy limit factor of the CT, on the remanence flux of the core of the CT, and
on the operate time setting.
With inverse time mode of operation, the delay should always be considered as
being as long as the time constant of the DC component.
With inverse time mode of operation and when the high-set stages are not used, the
AC component of the fault current should not saturate the CT less than 20 times the
starting current. Otherwise, the inverse operation time can be further prolonged.
Therefore, the accuracy limit factor Fa should be chosen using the formula:
Fa > 20*Current start value / I1n
The Current start value is the primary pickup current setting of the relay.
4.1.1.3 Example for non-directional overcurrent protection
The following figure describes a typical medium voltage feeder. The protection is
implemented as three-stage definite time non-directional overcurrent protection.
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Figure 66: Example of three-stage overcurrent protection
The maximum three-phase fault current is 41.7 kA and the minimum three-phase
short circuit current is 22.8 kA. The actual accuracy limit factor of the CT is
calculated to be 59.
The start current setting for low-set stage (3I>) is selected to be about twice the
nominal current of the cable. The operate time is selected so that it is selective with
the next relay (not visible in the figure above). The settings for the high-set stage
and instantaneous stage are defined also so that grading is ensured with the
downstream protection. In addition, the start current settings have to be defined so
that the relay operates with the minimum fault current and it does not operate with
the maximum load current. The settings for all three stages are as in the figure above.
For the application point of view, the suitable setting for instantaneous stage (I>>>)
in this example is 3 500 A (5.83 x I2n). For the CT characteristics point of view, the
criteria given by the current transformer selection formula is fulfilled and also the
relay setting is considerably below the Fa. In this application, the CT rated burden
could have been selected much lower than 10 VA for economical reasons.
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Section 5 IED physical connections
5.1 Inputs
5.1.1 Energizing inputs
5.1.1.1 Phase currents
The IED can also be used in single or two-phase applications by

leaving one or two energizing inputs unoccupied. However, at least
terminals X120/7-8 must be connected.
Table 25: Inputs for phase currents

Terminal Description
X120-7, 8 IL1
X120-9, 10 IL2
X120-11, 12 IL3
5.1.1.2 Residual current

Table 26: Inputs for residual current
X120-13, 14 I0
5.1.1.3 Phase voltages

Table 27: Phase voltage input included in configurations E and F
X130-11, 12 U1
X130-13, 14 U2
X130-15, 16 U3
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5.1.1.4 Residual voltage

Table 28: Additional residual voltage input included in configurations A and B
X120-5, 6 U0
Table 29: Additional residual voltage input included in configurations E and F

X130-17, 18 U0
5.1.2 Auxiliary supply voltage input

The auxiliary voltage of the IED is connected to terminals X100/1-2. At DC
supply, the positive lead is connected to terminal X100-1. The permitted auxiliary
voltage range (AC/DC or DC) is marked on the top of the LHMI of the IED.
Table 30: Auxiliary voltage supply

X100-1 + Input
X100-2 - Input
5.1.3 Binary inputs

The binary inputs can be used, for example, to generate a blocking signal, to
unlatch output contacts, to trigger the disturbance recorder or for remote control of
IED settings.
Terminals X120/1-4 are binary input terminals. In the IED variants C and D, there
are additional binary inputs X120/5-6 included. In the IED variants B and D, an
additional BIOB01A-module is included in slot X110. Optional BIO-module
BIOB02A for slot X130 can be included at the time of order.
Table 31: Binary input terminals X110-1...13 included in configurations B and D

X110-1 BI1, +
X110-2 BI1, -
X110-3 BI2, +
X110-4 BI2, -
X110-5 BI3, +
X110-6 BI3, -
X110-6 BI4, -
X110-7 BI4, +
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X110-8 BI5, +
X110-9 BI5, -
X110-9 BI6, -
X110-10 BI6, +
X110-11 BI7, +
X110-12 BI7, -
X110-12 BI8, -
X110-13 BI8, +
Table 32: Binary input terminals X120-1...6

X120-1 BI1, +
X120-2 BI1, -
X120-3 BI2, +
X120-2 BI2, -
X120-4 BI3, +
X120-2 BI3, -
X120-5 BI4, +
X120-6 BI4, -
Table 33: Binary input terminals X130-1...9, optional for configurations B and D
X130-1 BI1, +
X130-2 BI1, -
X130-2 BI2, -
X130-3 BI2, +
X130-4 BI3, +
X130-5 BI3, -
X130-5 BI4, -
X130-6 BI4, +
X130-7 BI5, +
X130-8 BI5, -
X130-8 BI6, -
X130-9 BI6, +
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5.1.4 Optional light sensor inputs

If the IED is provided with the optional communication module with light sensor
inputs, the pre-manufactured lens-sensor fibres are connected to inputs X13, X14
and X15, see the terminal diagrams.For further information, see arc protection.
The IED is provided with connection sockets X13, X14 and X15
only if the optional communication module with light sensor inputs
has been installed. If the arc protection option is selected when
ordering an IED, the light sensor inputs are included in the
communication module.
Table 34: Light sensor input connectors

X13 Input Light sensor 1
5.2 Outputs
5.2.1 Outputs for tripping and controlling

Output contacts PO1, PO2, PO3 and PO4 are heavy-duty trip contacts capable of
controlling most circuit breakers. On delivery from the factory, the trip signals
from all the protection stages are routed to PO3 and PO4.
Table 35: Output contacts

X100-6 PO1, NO
X100-7 PO1, NO
X100-8 PO2, NO
X100-9 PO2, NO
X100-15 PO3, NO (TCS resistor)
X100-16 PO3, NO
X100-17 PO3, NO
X100-18 PO3 (TCS1 input), NO
X100-20 PO4, NO (TCS resistor)
X100-21 PO4, NO
X100-22 PO4, NO
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5.2.2 Outputs for signalling

Output contacts SO1 and SO2 in slot X100 or SO1, SO2, SO3 and SO4 in slot
X110 or SO1, SO2 and SO3 in slot X130 (optional) can be used for signalling on
start and tripping of the IED. On delivery from the factory, the start and alarm
signals from all the protection stages are routed to signalling outputs.
Output contacts of slot X110 are available only with configurations B and D.
Output contacts of slot X130 are available in the optional BIO module (BIOB02A).
Table 36: Output contacts X100-10...14

X100-10 SO1, common
X100-11 SO1, NC
X100-12 SO1, NO
X100-13 SO2, NO
X100-14 SO2, NO

X110-14 SO1, common
X110-15 SO1, NO
X110-16 SO1, NC
X110-17 SO2, common
X110-18 SO2, NO
X110-19 SO2, NC
X110-20 SO3, common
X110-21 SO3, NO
X110-22 SO3, NC
X110-23 SO4, common
X110-24 SO4, NO

X130-10 SO1, common
X130-11 SO1, NO
X130-12 SO1, NC
X130-13 SO2, common
X130-14 SO2, NO
X130-15 SO2, NC
X130-16 SO3, common
X130-17 SO3, NO
X130-18 SO3, NC
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5.2.3 IRF
The IRF contact functions as an output contact for the self-supervision system of
the protection IED. Under normal operating conditions, the IED is energized and
the contact is closed (X100/3-5). When a fault is detected by the self-supervision
system or the auxiliary voltage is disconnected, the output contact drops off and the
contact closes (X100/3-4).
Table 39: IRF contact

X100-3 IRF, common
X100-4 Closed; IRF, or Uaux disconnected
X100-5 Closed; no IRF, and Uaux connected
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Glossary
Section 6 Glossary
100BASE-FX A physical media defined in the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet

standard for local area networks (LANs) that uses fibre-
optic cabling
100BASE-TX A physical media defined in the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
standard for local area networks (LANs) that uses twisted-
pair cabling category 5 or higher with RJ-45 connectors
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange
BI Binary input
BI/O Binary input/output
BO Binary output
CB Circuit breaker
CT Current transformer
DNP3 A distributed network protocol originally developed by
Westronic. The DNP3 Users Group has the ownership
of the protocol and assumes responsibility for its evolution.
EMC Electromagnetic compatibility
GOOSE Generic Object Oriented Substation Event
HMI Human-machine interface
HW Hardware
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEC 60870-5-103 Communication standard for protective equipment; A
serial master/slave protocol for point-to-point
communication
IEC 61850 International standard for substation communication and
modelling
IED Intelligent electronic device
IP address A set of four numbers between 0 and 255, separated by
periods. Each server connected to the Internet is
assigned a unique IP address that specifies the location
for the TCP/IP protocol.
IRIG-B Inter-Range Instrumentation Group's time code format B
LAN Local area network
LC Connector type for glass fibre cable
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Glossary
LCD Liquid crystal display

LED Light-emitting diode
LHMI Local human-machine interface
Modbus A serial communication protocol developed by the
Modicon company in 1979. Originally used for
communication in PLCs and RTU devices.
Modbus TCP/IP Modbus RTU protocol which uses TCP/IP and Ethernet
to carry data between devices
MV Medium voltage
PCM600 Protection and Control IED Manager
PO Power output
RCA Also known as MTA or base angle. Characteristic angle.
RJ-45 Galvanic connector type
RS-232 Serial interface standard
RS-485 Serial link according to EIA standard RS485
RTU Remote terminal unit
SO Signal output
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TCS Trip-circuit supervision
WAN Wide area network
WHMI Web human-machine interface
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P.O. Box 699
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www.abb.com/substationautomation

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Section 2 REF615 overview...........................................................13

Section 3 REF615 variants.............................................................23

Functional diagrams for disturbance recorder and trip

Section 4 Requirements for measurement transformers..............111

Section 5 IED physical connections.............................................115

1.1 This manual

Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

1.2 Intended audience

The protection and control engineer must be experienced in electrical power

1.3 Product documentation

1.3.1 Product documentation set

deinstalling & disposal

Figure 1: The intended use of manuals in different lifecycles

Engineering Manual contains instructions on how to engineer the IEDs. The

Commissioning Manual contains instructions on how to commission the IED. The

chapters are organized in chronological order in which the IED should be

Application Manual contains application descriptions and setting guidelines sorted

Technical Manual contains application and functionality descriptions and lists

Communication Protocol Manual describes a communication protocol supported

Some of the manuals are not available yet.

1.3.2 Document revision history

1.3.3 Related documentation

1.4 Document symbols and conventions

1.4.1 Safety indication symbols

The electrical warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard

The warning icon indicates the presence of a hazard which could

The caution icon indicates important information or warning related

The information icon alerts the reader to important facts and

Although warning hazards are related to personal injury, it should be understood

result in degraded process performance leading to personal injury or death.

1.4.2 Document conventions

1.4.3 Functions, codes and symbols

Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI

Phase discontinuity protection PDNSPTOC1 I2/I1> 46PD

Residual overvoltage protection,

Circuit breaker failure protection CCBRBRF1 3I>/I0>BF 51BF/51NBF

Three-phase inrush detector INRPHAR1 3I2f> 68

Function IEC 61850 IEC 60617 IEC-ANSI

Sequence current measurement CSMSQI1 I1, I2, I0 I1, I2, I0

Residual current measurement,

Residual voltage measurement RESVMMXU1 U0 Vn

Sequence voltage measurement VSMSQI1 U1, U2, U0 U1, U2, U0

Three-phase power and energy P, E

Section 2 REF615 overview

2.1.1 Product version history

2.0 • Support for DNP3 serial or TCP/IP

2.1.2 PCM600 and IED connectivity package version

Download connectivity packages from the ABB web site http://

2.2 Operation functionality

2.2.1 Optional functions

2.3 Physical hardware

Table 2: Plug-in unit and case

Table 3: Number of physical connections in standard configurations

Conf. Analog channels Binary channels

1) With optional BIO module

2.4 Local HMI

The LHMI of the IED contains the following elements:

The LHMI is used for setting, monitoring and controlling.

Table 4: Characters and rows on the view